Econometrics is a two-year master’s program jointly offered by the TU Dortmund University, Ruhr University of Bochum and University of Duisburg-Essen. The program is aimed at quantitatively oriented students who hold a BSc in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or related disciplines. Econometric methods are increasingly gaining importance in research, business and the public sector. Students of Econometrics are capable of using mathematical models to quantitatively describe and analyze problems that arise in companies, research, government, financial institutions and other organizations. They have an extensive understanding of statistical methods and an in-depth knowledge of central economic causal relationships and the resulting econometric questions.

All compulsory courses and a majority of the electives are taught in English.

The program comprises five core and four elective modules, including a six-month Master thesis. Most modules consist of multiple courses which may be chosen according to the individual interests of the students. Core courses teach key concepts in Statistical Theory, Econometrics and Time Series Analysis. The core curriculum also conveys skills in project management, consulting and applied research. A large pool of electives and specialized seminars enables the students to deepen their knowledge in selected fields of econometric theory and applied economic research, e.g., health economics or financial econometrics.

Graduates are well prepared for a further career in econometrics, empirical economic research and evidence-based policy consulting. Students interested in pursuing an academic career are supported in developing analytical skills tailored to specific research questions. The program thus prepares optimally for a doctorate in econometrics or related disciplines.

Further information on the prerequisites for the program can be found here.

Admission to the Master program is only possible if certain requirements have been met. These admission requirements and further information on enrolment can be found here.

• Program website
• Terms of Study
• Amendments of Terms of Study, from winter semester 2021/22
• German version (legally binding) of Terms and Study
• German version (legally binding) of Amendments of Terms of Study, from winter semester 2021/22
• Module Handbook M.Sc. Econometrics (most recently updated on 2023-10-09)
• Module Handbook Additional Requirements (most recently updated on 2022-11-14)
• Recommended Course of Study M.Sc. Econometrics

Note: In each case, the terms of study are relevant; the recommended course of study represents only a possibility.